Chemical Formula - Molecular Formula for Common Chemicals

The chemical formula for water is H₂O.

The term 'salt' can refer to any of a number of ionic compounds, but is most commonly used in reference to table salt, which is sodium chloride. The chemical or molecular formula for sodium chloride is NaCl. The individual units of the compound stack to form a cubic crystal structure.

The molecular formula for table sugar, or sucrose, is C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁.

There are several different types of alcohols, but the one that you can drink is ethanol or ethyl alcohol. The molecular formula for ethanol is C₂H₆O.

Vinegar primarily consists of 5% acetic acid in water. The chemical formula for acetic acid is CH₃COOH.

Baking soda is pure sodium bicarbonate. The molecular formula for sodium bicarbonate is NaHCO₃.

Carbon dioxide is a gas that is found in the atmosphere. In solid form, it is called dry ice. The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO₂.

Ammonia is a gas at ordinary temperatures and pressure. The molecular formula for ammonia is NH₃.

Glucose is the simple sugar that is produced during photosynthesis. The chemical structure of glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆ or H-(C=O)-(CHOH)₅-H.